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Question
OD is still coming to terms with its impact in a global environment. Hofstede developed a set of dimensions of culture to help us locate how cultures differ. Which of the following describes a cultural difference among organizations where some will tolerate ambiguity and unpredictability, where others prefer formal rules and procedures?a. Power distance (high/low)
b. Uncertainty avoidance (high/low)
c. Individualism-Collectivism
d. Indulgent-Restrained
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d. The practitioner agrees to allow the client to share responsibility for conducting the intervention.
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